Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)

Judge Imposes Sanctions on Plaintiff and Her Lawyer in Suit Against Billionaire Leon Black

The New York Times – Business:
A federal judge said the lawyer representing an unnamed plaintiff who accused the billionaire investor of abusing her had “lied repeatedly to the court.”
Former Employee Sues MrBeast’s Company Over Harassment Claims

The New York Times – Business:
The former employee of the YouTube star’s production company said in a federal lawsuit that she had experienced sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. Beast Industries denies all of the claims.
Coinbase and Gemini Accused of Illegal Gambling in N.Y. Lawsuits

The New York Times – Business:
Attorney General Letitia James said the cryptocurrency giants were illegally running gambling platforms in the state after they expanded into prediction markets, which are loosely regulated.
Crypto Entrepreneur Justin Sun Sues Trump Family’s World Liberty Financial, Accusing It of Fraud

The New York Times – Business:
Justin Sun, one of the largest backers of World Liberty Financial, sued the Trump family’s crypto start-up, accusing it of a fraudulent scheme to pressure him into buying digital coins.
Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline

The New York Times – Business:
The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.
A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration

The New York Times – Business:
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies

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AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.
Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver

The New York Times – Business:
The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits.
Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstar’s Merger With Tegna

The New York Times – Business:
The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done.
Trump Seeks More Time in Lawsuit Against IRS Over His Tax Returns

The New York Times – Business:
The Justice Department has not responded to the president’s suit, which has created a conflict of interest for the government’s lawyers.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds

The New York Times – Business:
In a verdict that could have far-reaching consequences in the music industry, the live colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws.
Pentagon Asks Court to Keep Its Restrictions on Journalists

The New York Times – Business:
The Defense Department wants to keep in place a policy requiring escorts for journalists in the building while it appeals a court decision that tossed out broader restrictions on the media.